Life's Tragedies in Texas and Chicago Murder Report
Two Norwalk township farmers Holman and Gill, sworn enemies nine miles northeast, fought at Gill's farm after Holman fired with a bird shot pistol. Gill seized the gun and fatally struck Holman before both were badly wounded, with no further shots expected. A New York hotel man reportedly kills himself amid other city murders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brores
Dee
Holman
Gill
Norwalk Township
Here
Four Farmers Fending Off Robbers Fight Ends in Farmstead Death
In Waco Texas on December 19 authorities report four farmers clashed Tuesday with two armed robbers. John T. Matthews was killed and W. H. Harris seriously wounded. two robbers fired six shooters. Jim Leper, alleged to be among the robbers, was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco
Texas
John T. Matthews
W. H. Harris
Jim Leper
Shuffles Off the Call
New York City hotelier Timothy J. Coe shot and killed himself this morning. Officials say the act stemmed from temporary insanity caused by illness and long insomnia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Timothy J. Coe
Murder in Basement: Man Slain After Brutal Knife Attack
Cuenco reports a man named Max Mantwill was attacked in his home basement, receiving sixty knife wounds. The family resided on the upper floor of a two story house. A suspect named Bruno Eberly is noted, with investigators probing a possible link to Mrs Mantwill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuenco
Max Mantwill
Bruno Eberly
Eberling
Mormons Knocked Out Again in Saco Hearing
The commission met here last week to hear Mormon charges against deputy registration officers for the city. Specific charges alleged Gentile favoritism and Menon voter discrimination. Hearing concluded with the commission finding the charges not sustained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Lake
National Civil Service Reform League Examines Service
The executive committee of the National Civil Service Reform League met last evening and formed a committee to conduct a thorough review of the National civil service. The aim is to determine the impact of the civil service law administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Civil Service Reform Leage
National Civil Service
Seattle disturbance over English nobles witness
A Seattle incident ends with Hammond, sought to testify against English nobles, being expelled from a lodging house after insulting the woman owner and a son delivering a slap. Hammond and two companions were escorted away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pavut
Pioneer Press
Seattle
Wash
Hammond
England
Powderly Not Arrested in Scranton Warrant Report
Scranton December 18. Constable Washabaugh of Greensburg delivered a telegram announcing a warrant for Master Workman Powderly’s arrest. He arrived by morning train but Powderly had not been seen surrendering by 11 o’clock. Powderly was reported walking the main streets earlier in the day, expecting the officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powderly
Scranton
Washabaugh
Greensburg
Meade & Van Bolkelen Co Fails With Large Liabilities
The Meade and Van Bolkelen company, California fruit dealers, failed today in Cincinato. Liabilities range from 250000 to 275000 with assets far smaller. The store closed on judgments totaling about 50000 after the earlier collapse of George W. Meade, a prominent California fruit and wine magnate. Poor management contributed to the failure of a very large business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincano
Meade & van Bolkelen Company
California
George W. Meade
California Fruit and Wine
Federal Appointments Nominations for Postmasters Listed
The president transmitted nominations for postmasters including Adaim D. Cooper in Canon City Colorado Jacob M Hunzard in Silverton Colorado Alphonso M Learned in Port City Utah John Kroemer in Las Vegas New Mexico James E Whitson in Selma California William B Tucker in Yuba City California Moses Bradshaw in Aspen Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washnutos
Adaim D. Cooper
Canon City
Colorado
Jacob M. Hunzard
Silverton
Alphonso M. Learned
Port City
Utah
John Kroemer
Las Vegas
New Mexico
James E. Whitson
Selma
California
William B. Tucker
Yuba City
Moses Bradshaw
Aspen
Jugdlatt Incidents Reveal Proclamations in Galicia Case
In Vienna and Dee ig reports a peas ant undercover agent named Jugdlatt saved proclamations addressed to Russians in Galicia. He was arrested at Podwoloeski and letters compromising many members of the Russian church were found on him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Dee
Galicia
Atin
Podwoloeski
Culverts Mig Libel Suit Began in Cronin Trial Context
Juror John Culver, known for Cronin trial notoriety, filed a libel action in Chicago against the Chicago Aeraid for 2500 dollars. He alleges articles published Sunday implied he was influenced by bribes.
Union Pacific Fort Worth Deal Referred to Committee
At a Union Pacific directors meeting today the Union Pacific and Fort Worth agreement was reviewed and referred to the executive committee to be shaped and executed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boetes
Union Pacific
Union Pacific and
Fort Worth
Our Wondrous Wealth
The World reports the 19th century wealth of the United States shows taxable property up by 6.963 billion and actual wealth up by 18.682 billion. Since 1850 total wealth reaches 61.459 billion excluding public property with 2.093 billion invested abroad. US wealth exceeds preindustrial world totals. five nations equal the nine year rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dec.ry
Illinois
Wyoming
United States
Portugal
Denmark
Indianapolis Wheel Works Destroyed by Fire
A fire morning at the Indianapolis Wheel works caused $100000 in losses. Reports from Lonpos and Rio Janeiro note disorders and an explosion on the British steamer Ferguson at Rouen with one death and four injuries. In Tangiers the US consul Wm K Lewis has been recalled. Mexico plans currency reform to redeem worn coinage and introduce decimal coins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Lonpow
Rio Janeiro
Ferguson
Rouen
Philadelphia
Washington
State Department
Wm. K. Lewis
United States
Tangiers
Crry
Mexico
Brazil Recognized as Free Republic by United States
Senator Morgan laid over a resolution praising Brazil for adopting a republican form of government and repudiating monarchy. The U S would recognize the United States of Brazil as a sovereign power and require federal and state authorities to recognize its flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuingeron
Morgan
Senate
House of Representatives
United States of America
Congress
Brazil
United States of Brazil
Empire of Brazil
United States
How to Beat an Egg a Proper Way
The article explains beating eggs efficiently using elbow motion for airier foams. It notes fork versus egg-beaters, tips for hot weather with ice water, and a pinch of salt to help whip whites.
Esquiman Courtship and Marriage Practices
Dr. Naneons Journal describes Esquiman bride selection as ritual forceful abduction followed by hair binding, repeated escape attempts, and eventual consent after weeks. Wounding the bride’s feet is mentioned, and later a man may take a second wife. first wife often retains paternity of children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prochety
Naneon
Los Angeles Farmer Boosts Yields with Curled Pawpaw Plumes
A Los Angeles grower harvests curleg pawpas plumes for eastern markets, clearing 300 to 600 per acre as demand rises for novel produce. The report notes the method and regional export indicates strong market interest.
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Los Angeles
Prohibition Party Calls Convention in Cleveland January
The provisional committee of the non partisan W C T U calls a meeting at Music Hall in Cleveland on January 2 to discuss forming a new national temperance organization. They condemn the National W C T U for partisanship and urge unity across parties and the press in support of non partisan methods. Mrs Ellen J Phinney of Cleveland chairs the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CleveLand
Provisional Committee
National
Christian Temperance
God
Humanity
National Union
Music Hall
Ohio
Ellen J. Phinney
Two Citizens Die In Hold Of Durham Ship
In San Francisco the hold of the British ship Durham smothered two well known citizens after ventilation failed. Captain Freeman Lloyds surveyor and Grain Inspector Gove entered the hold to assess grain damage. both died asphyxiated while Cotton survived temporarily. A fire had broken out earlier and rain forced hatch coverings to trap gas.
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San Francisco
Durham
Freeman
Lloyd's
F. Bo Cotton
Gove
Cotton
Moly Terror Incites Violent Rampage in Collinsville
In Collinsville Illinois Dempsey Barco an intoxicated man created a deadly scene riding Main street firing a revolver and wounding Wesley Beaver seriously He escaped after his horse was shot and had earlier fatally shot Heinman a short distance from town local armed citizens pursued him but he fled.
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St. Louis
Collinsville
Illinois
Dempsey Barco
Main Street
Wesley Beaver
Barco
Heinman
Postal Telegraphy Plan Proposed by Senator Cullom
A bill introduced by Senator Cullom aims to establish a limited postal telegraph service. It would authorize the postmaster general to contract for five years with existing telegraph companies to use their lines for postal messages between free delivery offices. Messages would be prepaid with stamps and delivered by letter carriers on the first mail delivery after receipt. Contracts would be advertised for proposals and would not require companies to provide other wires if lines are disabled by storms or accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasminctos
Cullom
Milk Inspectors urged to curb diseased dairy products
The national conference of livestock commissioners adopted resolutions urging towns cities and villages to inspect davies and prohibit sale of unlicensed milk to guard against pleuro pneumonia contagion. It calls for like inspection to prevent discarded milk reaching butter and cheese factories and asks the agricultural department to regulate shipments of Texas cattle north from now to December 1 each year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svainauiky
National Conference of Livestock Commissioners
Davies
Agricultural Department
Texas
Christmas Deals From George F. Inman
George F. Inmante offers musical goods from piano to stow sharp at prices designed to astonish shoppers this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cgieorge F. Inmante
Congressional Bills Include World Fair 1892 and Tax Reform
The debate lists bills introduced in Congress from Adams of Illinois proposing a 1892 world fair, and Crain of Texas seeking federal changes on mourning for officials and inauguration dates. Other measures address bankruptcy, civil service reform, arbritration of railway strikes, and asset transfers relating to the late sergeant at arms Leedom. The House adjourned amid discussion over the resolution to hand assets to Leedham's successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Civil Service Reform
E. B. Taylor
Crain
Texas
United States
Congress
Senate
Bill Anderson
Kansas
United States Commission of Arbitration of
Bartine
Nevada
Tracey
Breckenridge
Kentucky
Leedom
House
Leedham
All American delegates tour New York and visit Vanderbilt home
The All American delegates resumed their city tour this morning and later visited Cornelis Vanderbilt at Demonico s. They were hosted by the Spanish American Commercial union. Secretary Blaine returned to Washington for official business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cornelis Vanderbilt
Fire destroys sixstory St Louis building complex
Fire in St Louis at a six story structure north of Third and Locust, housing the Guernsey Scudden Electric Plant and the Commercial Printing Company, caused walls to collapse onto the old Mechanics Bank. Loss estimated at 1500000 dollars, with 300 people left unemployed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Lomita
St. Louis
Third and Locust Streets
Guernsey Scudden Electric Plant
Commercial Printing Company
Suspect Arrested in San Francisco Stage Robberies
A man calling himself Charles Williams was arrested in San Francisco on December 20. Police believe he is the culprit behind four stage robberies in northern California over recent weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Charles Williams
California
First Grade at Fifty: Elderly Woman Goes to School
An aged Black woman near Spelman Seminary carries a slate and books, insisting she is not yet sixty. She recounts learning letters and how education keeps her engaged despite age, marching uphill with a determined, schoolgirl spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spelman Seminary
Uncle Remus
Atlanta Constitution
Color Blind Witnesses at Trial in Old Courtroom Drama
A courtroom exchange features a lawyer challenging a witness’s color perception and sanity. The witness claims certainty in sight while the attorney argues color blindness and misperception, highlighting dramatic courtroom rhetoric and a judge’s caution. The fragment mentions an olive-green zephyr and a sea‑preen note as the basis for credibility questions.
Patenting a Hole Factory Story in Lebanon New Hampshire
A Granite State farmer, after dust clogged a watch-key, drilled the key and blew out the dust with a breath. Within a month he patented the hole and claims a fortune from a Lebanon factory that makes thousands of watch-keys daily, each containing his patented hole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granite State
Lovay
Lebanon
N. H
A Brave Brakeman New York City in the Darkness
A report notes a brakeman's brave conduct in a dark New York City setting. The piece also mentions Jake Kilrain's petition rejection by Governor Lowry and two Wyoming postmasters receiving Senate endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
The
Senate
A Plucky Brakeman
A west bound Santa Fe train at Bangs station was held up by four men. Guard Al Wolf faced the robbers as Penn was mortally wounded after firing on the gang. The bandits forced the express car unloading $42 before the engineer continued. Pursuit underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tewpre
Tex
San Angelo
Santa Fe
Bang
al Wolf
Penn
New York in a Cave of Gloom
New York endures a dense fog described as a schotch mist that chills and suggests pneumonia. City lights fail and travel hazards rise as a Brooklyn Bridge collision occurs near the terminus with a conductor badly injured and passengers panicking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
New Yours
New York
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn
Kilrain Petition Refused by Governor
Jackson Mississippi December 20 Governor Lowry refused Jake Kilrain's petition to remit the imprisonment portion of his sentence on payment of a fine He advised that after the supreme court decision he might present the case to his successor for correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Miss
Lowry
Jake Kilrain
Supreme Court
Wyoming's Confirmations
Washixoton December 20 The senate confirmed two nominations Wm Masi for postmaster Cheyenne Wyoming and P L Smith for postmaster Rawlins Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Washixoton
Senate
Wm. Masi
Cheyenne
Wyo
P. L. Smith
Rawlins
Riot in Kanenas City stirs Kansas City streets
At 10 o clock this morning police rushed to Fourteenth and Wyoming streets where 40 to 50 workers fought with stones and improvised weapons after contractor McNelly refused to pay his men on the Rock Island line. Six men were badly hurt and no arrests were made.
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Kansas City
Fourteenth
Yoming Streets
McNelly
Chicago, Kansas and
Nebraska
Rock Island Road
Missing Kingston Steamer. 42 Aboard Rumored Sinking
The Kingston, last seen leaving New York for Puget Sound, has not arrived at St Thomas after twenty nine days at sea. No news has been received about its status or passengers, and officials report forty two people were aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Northern Pacific Railroad
Kingston
Puget Sound
St. Thomas
Bill targets beef price control and long- distance dressed beef
Washington December 20 Lester of Virginia introduced a bill in the house making it unlawful to combine any number of persons or capital to govern prices in stock cattle beef cattle on foot or dressed beef. It also bans offering for sale dressed beef slaughtered more than thirty six hours and shipped over five hundred miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lester
Virginia
Senate debate on Brazil recognition resolution ends without action
In Washington on December 20 the United States Senate debated a resolution recognizing the republic of Brazil. Senator Teller offered an amendment promising U S aid to Brazil if its government remains republican against foreign challenges. No quorum permitted a final vote, and the matter was laid over after an executive session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rbepublic
Brazil
Washineton
United States
Senate
Republic of Brazil
Teller
Brasil
Committee On Foreign Relations
Call
Favorite Route For All Classes Of Travel To Sioux City
The line serves California Oregon Washington Idaho Montana Utah Wyoming and Colorado to Sioux City. The Lake Superior St Paul and Union Pacific Line carries passengers east via St Paul. Trains feature Pullman palace and colonist sleepers and modern coaches. palace sleepers run from Salt Lake City to St Paul without change, with only one car change from San Francisco or Portland to St Paul. Freight shipments receive special care and timely delivery benefits.
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California
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Montana
Utah
Wyoming
Colorado
Sioux City
St. Paul
Lake Superior
Salt Lake City
San Francisco
Portland
Union Pacific and Fort Worth Plan Denver Consolidation
Union Pacific directors approve a merger of Colorado Central Denver and Middle Park Denver Marshall and Boulder Georgetown Breckenridge Leadville Greeley Salt Lake and Pacific Cheyenne and Northern with the Denver Texas and Fort Worth. The resulting Union Pacific Denver and Gulf railroad will span 1435 miles with 25 thousand dollars per mile capital and 25 thousand per mile mortgage bonds. Holders swap stock and bonds on equal terms, and the new lines join the Union Pacific system under centralized control.
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Boston
Union Pacific
Colorado
Denver, Texas and Fort Worth
Colorado Central
Denver and Middle Park
Denver, Marshall and Boulder
Georgetown
Breckenridge
Leadville
Greeley
Salt Lake and Pacific
Cheyenne and Northern
Denver, Texas and
Fort Worth
Denver
Colo
Union Pacific, Denver and Gulf Railroad
Denver, Texas
Consolidated Company
Electric Flashes End of Belgian Miners Strike
Brief world round up reports the Belgian miners strike ending while influenza forces closure of Steys Military College in Paris. Other items note railway projects halted in China amid intrigue, arrests in Cotia over a plot to kill the king, indictments for saloon violations in Keokuk, a ship collision near the Isle of Wight with loss of life, and a shell explosion at Baker magazine in St Petersbourg with heavy damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Paris
Steys Military College
Su Hanou Hal
China
Loxpon
Cotea
Eunich
Keokuk
Lonxpos
Cleddy
Isle of Cypress
Isle of Wight
Fenced In Girls Story Reveals Social Tactics
A Kentucky farmer Payne boasts he kept his six daughters inside fences to heighten their value. Farmers and suitors believed daughters’ marriage prospects rose when kept away from crowds, as young men broke down the fences to win them. The tale, retold in a Western Congressman's reminiscence, hints at deeper meanings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay and Webster
Kentucky
Payne
Flirtation customs of the Battaks in Sumatra
The Battaks, allied to Malays and dwelling along Sumatra’s coast and interior, form a confederation led by chiefs near Lake Toba. They are educated and agricultural, with a writing system, yet they practice ritual killings of armed enemies and certain criminals. Among Battaks, young lovers communicate via named leaves as a poetic language of sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumatra
Toba Lake
Passengers urged to ride the Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line
Passengers destined to prominent eastern cities are advised to use the Chicago Union Pacific and North Western Line. The service features magnificent Pullman and Wagner sleeping cars, elegant dining cars, reclining chair cars, and comfortable day coaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
Chicago, Union Pacific
North Western Line
Wagner
North Western
Pullman
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Raith
U. P. and
Port Worth
Combined Nations
Hed
Esquiman
Christian Temperance Workers
Miss Willard
Prohibition Party
Tlinam
Postal Telegraphy
Congressional
Law
She Ia
New York City
Kilrain
Kanenas City
Fort W
Sypney
Beach
Hanlon
Dvllaus
William O'Brien
Galway
St. Peterssurs
Baker
Battak Land
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